Is it possible to have a flat stomach? (Photo)

I am booked in for lipo-abdominoplasty on july 2nd. My surgeon said that I have a severe diastasis and that my intestines are herniating out (not sure if this means a hernia or if these are just words to describe the problem..?). He said I would get a great result but I find it hard to believe. I also worry that my muscles are stretched and thinned beyond repair so it will bulge out anyway..?? I am 5'6" and currently weigh 135lbs, planning to lose another 7 before the op.

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Can Severe Diastasis be repaired

April 5th, 2014

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This amount of diastasis in my practice is not "severe" but actually well within the norm especially after twins. I'm glad your surgeon is confident that he/she could give you a great result! Confirm that he/she is a board certified plastic surgeon from the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

I think however you are correct that this difficult to completely correct if your spine is curved forward pushing out your belly - your back does not seem to have this so I think a great result/significant improvement can be expected! Best Wishes!!

Tummy Tuck Results

April 4th, 2014

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From your photos it appears that you would have a significant improvement with a tummy tuck. A formal exam is required prior to any actual surgical intervention by a board certified plastic surgeon. If your bulge that is evident on the photo is just a result of a diastasis then you should have a flattened appearance. If there is a hernia, then that would need to be repaired possibly with the assistance of a general surgeon. Good luck,

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